Maintenance And Adjustments - MTD 300 series Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any type of
maintenance.
• The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
• Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure
these are tight.
WARNING!
Before servicing, repairing, lubricating,
or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a
complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent unintended
starting. Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs.
Engine
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the engine operator's manual included
with the snow thrower for complete oil servicing instructions.
Tire Pressure
Refer to Setup in the Assembly and Setup section of this manual
for the pressure instructions.
If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to
one side or the other.
Check V-Belts
Follow instructions below to check condition of drive belts every
50 hours of operation.
1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by
removing the self-tapping screw and pressing the plastic
tabs to release the belt cover. See Figure 7-1 in the Service
section of this manual.
2. Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively worn out
belts. Replace, if necessary, following instructions in the
Service section of this manual.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. These should be checked
periodically and replaced when necessary.
To replace skid shoes:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and nuts securing each skid shoe
to the auger housing, See Figure 6-1.
Note: Augers not shown for clarity.
Figure 6-1
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with hardware just removed.
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate:
1. Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage
bolts and nuts which attach shave plate to the snow
thrower housing. For location of shave plate, see Figure 6-1.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the
carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing.
3. Reinstall skid shoes. Tighten securely.
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